From the Inside Out: With Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein #114: Destiny or Free Will? What Kosher Astrology Can—and Can’t—Tell You with Yitzchok Pinkesz
Aug 8, 2025
Yitzchok A. Pinkesz, a Torah-observant astrologer with over 15 years of experience, introduces his enlightening book, 'Kosher Astrology.' He discusses how astrology can align with Jewish values, helping individuals discover their life's mission and unique gifts. The conversation dives into overcoming skepticism, the significance of divine timing, and the role of personal growth in relation to one's birth chart. Pinkesz shares anecdotes illustrating how astrology can guide spiritual and personal development, while emphasizing the balance of free will and destiny.
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Defining Kosher Astrology
- Astrology in Judaism must avoid idol worship and fatalistic predictions to be considered kosher.
- Kosher astrology serves as a tool for understanding life without replacing faith in Hashem's providence.
Use Astrology for Purpose
- Use astrology to understand your unique gifts, struggles, and life's purpose.
- Aim to align what you're good at, love, what the world needs, and what you can make money at for true success.
Realizing Latent Leadership
- A woman doubted her potential as a speaker despite astrological indicators of authority.
- Her regular weekly study group showed she was already fulfilling that purpose at a smaller scale.
